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Wireless & Internet

Verizon Military & Veteran Discount

A per-account monthly discount on Verizon plans for military, veterans, Guard/Reserve and Gold Star families — plus 25% off accessories and a Fios discount, verified through ID.me.

Verizon gives verified military members and veterans a monthly discount on their plan — and it’s a dollar amount, not a flat percentage. On Verizon’s current Unlimited plans the military discount is $10/mo off 1 line, $25/mo off 2-3 lines, or $20/mo off 4+ lines, applied per account for up to 4 lines. On most other advertised plans you instead get 15% off the plan’s account access charges. Verizon also gives 25% off accessories through My Verizon (10% in store, Apple excluded) and a separate monthly discount on Fios Home Internet where Fios is available.

You verify your status through ID.me — active duty, retirees, veterans, current or former Guard/Reserve, and Gold Star family members and next of kin all qualify. Register online at verizon.com/military or in a Verizon store. There’s no annual renewal, and the discount typically appears on your bill within 1-2 billing cycles.

This is an independent guide to help you use the offer. We’re not affiliated with Verizon, and Verizon controls the terms and can change them at any time. Always confirm current pricing on Verizon’s official military page before you buy.

Written by

T Madden Alford — U.S. Naval Academy '02 · U.S. Navy Reserve Captain (O-6) · Former submarine officer, USS Key West

Reviewed by

Erik Rivera — U.S. Naval Academy '04 · Former U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer

Last reviewed: June 23, 2026 · Sources checked: June 23, 2026

Verify & redeem at Verizon

Opens www.verizon.com/military · Verification via ID.me

Verizon Military Discount — Key Facts

Mobile discount (current Unlimited): $10/mo (1 line) · $25/mo (2-3 lines) · $20/mo (4+ lines), per account
Other plans: 15% off account access charges
Accessories: 25% off via My Verizon · 10% in store (Apple excluded)
Fios home internet: Monthly discount + $99 setup waived online (Fios markets only)
Verification: ID.me (online at verizon.com/military; or in a Verizon store)
Who qualifies: Active duty, veterans, retirees, current/former Guard & Reserve, Gold Star families & next of kin
Lines covered: Up to 4 mobile lines per account
Region: United States; Fios discount limited to NJ, NY, MD, DE, MA, PA, RI, VA & Washington DC

Source: Verizon Plan Discounts for Military, Veterans and their Families (official) · Last verified: June 23, 2026

WHO QUALIFIES

Verizon gives verified military members and veterans a per-account monthly discount on current Unlimited plans ($10/mo off 1 line, $25/mo off 2-3 lines, $20/mo off 4+ lines), 15% off account access charges on most other plans, 25% off accessories, and a Fios home internet discount — all verified through ID.me.

US active-duty service members, verified through ID.me.
Veterans, verified through ID.me.
Military retirees, verified through ID.me.
Current or former National Guard and Reserve members, verified through ID.me.
Gold Star family members and next of kin (next of kin validate with DD Form 214).
The person registering must be both the eligible military/Gold Star member and the Verizon Account Owner or Account Manager.
Military spouses and dependents are not listed as independently eligible on Verizon’s military FAQ (only Gold Star next of kin) — verify directly through ID.me before assuming eligibility.

Verizon discount by community
Audience	Discount
Mobile — 1 phone line (current Unlimited plans)Discount per account, not per line. Applies to current Unlimited plans.	$10/mo off
Mobile — 2-3 phone lines (current Unlimited plans)Discount per account, not per line. Verizon’s "$25/line" marketing figure assumes Auto Pay + paper-free billing and 4 lines — it is not the discount amount.	$25/mo off
Mobile — 4+ phone lines (current Unlimited plans)Discount per account. The mobile discount applies to up to 4 lines per account.	$20/mo off
Mobile — most other advertised plansApplied to the plan’s account access charges instead of the fixed-dollar amount.	15% off
Accessories (online via My Verizon)Apple products excluded.	25% off
Accessories (in store)Apple products excluded.	10% off
Fios Home Internet (where available)Eligible on 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig plans; $99 setup fee waived when you order online. Fios is limited to select areas of NJ, NY, MD, DE, MA, PA, RI, VA and Washington DC.	Monthly discount

HOW TO REDEEM

Online at www.verizon.com

Go to verizon.com/military
Open Verizon’s official military page to start registration.
Verify your military status with ID.me
Click "Verify military status" and complete ID.me verification — you’ll create or sign in to a free ID.me account, and ID.me may ask you to upload a document such as a military ID or DD-214.
Continue to Discounts by Verizon
Once validated, you’re routed to the Discounts by Verizon page.
Choose your path and apply
Select "New to Verizon" or "Already with Verizon" and follow the prompts to apply the discount to your eligible plan. For Fios, follow the same flow from the military page or your My Verizon Plans page; the $99 setup fee is waived when you order online.
Watch your bill
The discount appears on your bill within 1-2 billing cycles.

In store

Visit a Verizon Company Store
Find one at verizon.com/stores.
Ask to register for the military discount
Tell the associate you want to register for the military discount.
Verify your eligibility
Confirm your status as military, a veteran, or a first responder.
Have the discount applied
The associate helps apply the discount to your eligible plan or account.

HOW IT WORKS

The single most important thing to understand: the $10/$25/$20 figures are a discount per account, not per line. Verizon’s marketing "$25/line" headline reflects the resulting plan price with Auto Pay, paper-free billing and 4 lines — not the discount amount. The fixed-dollar amounts apply to current Unlimited plans; "most other advertised plans" instead get 15% off the plan’s account access charges.

Verizon verifies eligibility through ID.me. You create a free ID.me account and confirm your status; ID.me may require a validating document such as a military ID, orders, or a DD-214 for Gold Star next of kin. The person registering must be both the military/Gold Star member and the Verizon Account Owner or Account Manager. Military members, veterans and first responders can also register in a Verizon Company Store.

There’s no annual renewal — Verizon states eligible service members generally keep the military discount for life, though Verizon may occasionally re-verify status. The Fios discount lasts as long as you keep a qualifying home internet plan and verified ID.me status.

You can stack more savings on top: bundling Verizon mobile with Fios adds an extra $15/mo through the Mobile + Home Discount, a separate $5/mo discount is available on Fios Digital Voice or Home Device Advisor, and the military discount combines with the Auto Pay + paper-free billing discount. It cannot be combined with Deals at Work, Student, or other Those Who Serve discounts.

One thing to watch: many coupon and aggregator pages describe the Verizon military discount as a simple "15% off" or quote outdated per-line figures. The current structure is the $10/$25/$20 per-account tiered amount on current Unlimited plans, with 15% applying only to most other advertised plans — both confirmed on Verizon’s own support page.

Exclusions & fine print

Prepaid plans and promotional plans are not eligible for the discount program.
Apple products are excluded from the accessory discount.
The mobile discount applies to up to 4 lines per account.
Cannot be combined with Deals at Work, Student, or other "Those Who Serve" (first responder/nurse/teacher) discounts. It can be combined with the Auto Pay + paper-free billing discount and the Mobile + Home discount.
Fios: limit of one military/first responder/nurse/teacher discount per account; Fios is only available in select areas of NJ, NY, MD, DE, MA, PA, RI, VA and Washington DC.
Marketing "starting at" prices ($25/line mobile, $30/mo Fios) assume specific plans, line counts, Auto Pay + paper-free billing, and bundling, and exclude taxes and fees — treat them as best-case examples, not the discount value.
Legacy-plan customers (signed up before 8/5/19, or Go/Beyond Unlimited before 6/18/18) keep their original discount amount; those legacy plans are no longer available to add.

SOURCES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Verizon offer a military discount?

Yes. Verizon offers monthly military discounts on wireless plans, accessories, and Fios home internet to verified service members and veterans, verified through ID.me.

How much is the Verizon military discount?

On Verizon’s current Unlimited plans it’s a per-account amount: $10/mo off 1 line, $25/mo off 2-3 lines, or $20/mo off 4+ lines. Most other advertised plans get 15% off the plan’s account access charges instead. Accessories are 25% off via My Verizon (10% in store, Apple excluded).

Is the Verizon military discount a percentage or a dollar amount?

Both, depending on the plan. Current Unlimited plans use the fixed $10/$25/$20 per-account amounts; "most other advertised plans" use 15% off account access charges.

Do veterans, spouses, or dependents qualify?

Veterans qualify. So do active duty, retirees, current or former Guard/Reserve, and Gold Star family members/next of kin. Verizon’s military FAQ does not list military spouses or dependents as independently eligible for the discount, so verify directly through ID.me if that’s your situation.

How do I verify my status?

Go to verizon.com/military, click "Verify military status", and complete ID.me verification (you may need to upload a document). The person registering must also be the Verizon Account Owner or Account Manager.

Does Verizon use ID.me, GovX, SheerID, or WeSalute?

Verizon’s official military registration uses ID.me. (Verizon also partners with WeSalute as a supporting organization, but the discount is verified through ID.me.)

Can I use the discount in stores?

Yes. Military members, veterans and first responders can register and apply the discount at a Verizon Company Store, in addition to online.

Is there a Fios home internet military discount?

Yes — a monthly discount on eligible Fios plans (300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2 Gig), plus the $99 setup fee waived when you order online. Fios is only available in parts of NJ, NY, MD, DE, MA, PA, RI, VA and Washington DC.

What is excluded, and can I combine it with other discounts?

Prepaid and promotional plans are excluded, Apple accessories are excluded, and the mobile discount covers up to 4 lines. It can’t be combined with Deals at Work, Student, or other Those Who Serve discounts — but it can stack with Auto Pay + paper-free billing and the Mobile + Home discount.

Do I have to renew the discount every year?

No. Verizon states eligible members generally keep the discount with no annual renewal, though Verizon may occasionally re-verify your status.

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